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Arenal Rustic Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Peñas Blancas with free parking

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Living area
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Studio Suite | Terrace/patio
Tree House

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May

Explore the area

Map
La Fortuna de San Carlos, Jauri, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 21007
  • Arenal Adventure World
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Honeymoon Cabin, 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Cabin, 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Cabin, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Romantic Tree House, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Romantic Tree House, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Superior Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Romantic Tree House, 1 Double Bed, Mountain View

Romantic Tree House, 1 Double Bed, Mountain View

Romantic Tree House, 1 Double Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

Deluxe Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

Deluxe Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Superior Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Honeymoon Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Honeymoon Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Honeymoon Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Deluxe Cabin, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Deluxe Cabin, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Peñas Blancas

At Arenal Rustic Lodge you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Arenal Adventure World and 1.7 km (1 mi) from El Salto Fortuna River. Highlights at this lodge include in-room balconies. .This lodge offers free WiFi in public areas. Additionally, you'll find spa services. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Peñas Blancas lodge include Baldi Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall.
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What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 26 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Arenal Rustic Lodge

Lodge in Peñas Blancas with free parking
Arenal Rustic Lodge offers its guests spa services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Peñas Blancas lodge.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Arenal Rustic Lodge offers 6 accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Languages

English, Spanish

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  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,000 reviews
The price is NZ$284
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CRC 4,000 for adults and CRC 4,000 for children

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately CRC 4000 for adults and from CRC 4000 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 21007

Property is also known as

La Fortuna Gardens Lodge
Arenal Rustic Lodge Lodge
Arenal Rustic Lodge Peñas Blancas
Arenal Rustic Lodge Lodge Peñas Blancas

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Arenal Rustic Lodge?

Arenal Rustic Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Arenal Rustic Lodge?

As of 9 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arenal Rustic Lodge on 10 May 2025 start from NZ$178.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Arenal Rustic Lodge?

Yep, Arenal Rustic Lodge has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Arenal Rustic Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does Arenal Rustic Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arenal Rustic Lodge?

No, Arenal Rustic Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arenal Rustic Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Arenal Rustic Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Arenal Rustic Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

The hostess here was very friendly and helpful. I took their night walk and enjoyed a new experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Basalt

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The treehouse was definitely worth the stay. Even though it had no AC, it wasn't needed. The temps in the forest were perfect even at night. The sounds of the forest were amazing to fall asleep too. Woken to the sounds of toucans more than once. I would recommend having a car if staying here. Having a vehicle allowed us the freedom to come and go as needed. Overall, this was a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice property with friendly family running it. They were accommodating with booking excursions for us. Had a nice experience in their treehouse option. Liked that location is outside La Fortuna town (quiet) but close enough to get to activities and dining. Nice panaderia down the road.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Preeti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful settings/cabin, loud metal roof in rain

Beautiful property in a large forest land. We did self tour of the property during the day andbit was nice. Separate, spread out log cabins. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. We saw a variety of birds hang out by the breakfast area. Three tucans flew by to hang out at a tree top. Issues: 1. the cabins have metal roof for the property that is in the rain forest. I could not sleep most of the nights becaise of the loud sound of rain all night long. 2. There wasn't enough doormat or provision to clean muddy shoes/feet prior to entering the cabin. The door mat was so small that it got dirty and unusable right away. It was a messy situation inside the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

brynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fantastic! A little further from the city but only a $6 Uber drive to downtown. Well worth to stay away from the crowed and tucked in with nature. Get the tree house, is worth the extra few dollars.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing once we found it. It is very hard to find as it is in a neighborhood behind houses, but don't let that discourage you. Im telling you how to get there so you can experience the magic. There is a small grass driveway between houses that leads into the jungle. There is a small wooden sign about knee height that marks the entrance on the right side of the driveway. We spent the night in a gorgeous treehouse with all the modern amentities and a great bed. The sounds of the jungle surrounded you with frogs, flowers, wildlife and rain and so much more. The staff were extremely accomodating and friendly they even come out to the street to help us find the place. Please note that the phone number on expedia for them is wrong, their real phone number can be found on google if you look up the property name. I hope you enjoy this place as much as we did.

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to view monkeys right from the deck . Best pasta Bolognese ever !!! They only offered dinner on the weekends when we stayed there Excellent Italian chef
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Beautiful cabin. Very clean. Has AC. Awesome view of the jungle. The only reason why i gave it a 4 star is because of the bedding. The bed was not very comfortable. The pillows and sheets were hard. The bed also only had a thin blanket as a cover. You need to bring your own shampoo and conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Disliked: Staff & service

AVOID AVOID AVOID.

My husband and I, while on our honeymoon, booked a few nights at Arenal Rustic Lodge. According to their website, their reception desk is open starting at 8am. Imagine our surprise when we pull into the property at 12pm and see absolutely no one there. We looked around, asked the people nearby if they knew anyone who worked at the hotel, and came up empty. We called their number SEVERAL TIMES, only to be sent right to voicemail. I left a message with my contact info and never heard back. (In fact, we only heard from the hotel once I submitted a complaint with Hotels.com.) We had a tour planned that afternoon, and we were due to be picked up at the Arenal Rustic Lodge within the hour of our arrival. Since there was no one there, we had no where to leave our rental car and luggage, so we were forced to find another place to stay. I’m writing this review on as many platforms as possible so people can avoid the awful experience we had. It nearly derailed our honeymoon. Please don’t be charmed by the idea of staying in a “treehouse” unless you want to potentially be stranded. Costa Rica has been lovely so far, and the people are kind, but this experience with Arenal Rustic Lodge was terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great way to start our vacation!

We started our family Costa Rica trip in La Fortuna and decided to stay at Arenal Rustic Lodge. It was a perfect way to start the trip. The lodge is around 15 minutes from town. The family hosts were amazing and incredibly helpful. They offered great advice and were very accommodating. They let my daughters (age 11 and 13) feed the family's horse and they even took us on a hike of a local trail they are starting to develop. We stayed in cabin #5. It had plenty of room for our family of 4. There was a small fridge and fan along with a coffee maker. It was basic but had all we needed. The balcony was a perfect hangout spot to play games and listen to music. A table on the balcony would have been nice along with a few more chairs but we made due. We stayed for 3 nights in April of 2023. We booked all of our tours ahead of time, but the family that runs the lodge was helping other guests with bookings. The lodge is centrally located. Our furthest drive was 30 min to explore hanging bridges. Most activities were within a 15 min drive. The daily "Gallo Pinto" breakfast was a perfect way to start the day. We were able to select our breakfast time every morning which really helped with our daily tours. Our family really enjoyed our stay and would recommend the lodge to other families or couples traveling to La Fortuna.
The family horse
Our balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mansoor

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am staying in 4 different places and so far all of them are good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

yelena

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay in rustic lodge

We enjoyed our stay. Bed was very comfortable, the lodge was very private and definitely "in" nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge itself is located in a gorgeous garden with lots of birds to be seen. Best if you have a car as the location is a hike from Fortuna. We weren't impressed to be without water for 24hrs due to area works and without hot water for the whole stay. The attitude of the staff who were otherwise friendly, did also not scream they recognised this as a sizable problem. On balance, we felt the lodge pricing was quite high all this considered.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Austin

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very beautiful and the family is very friendly! The rooms are rustic and immersive. Make sure to call ahead of check in for the parking/check in instructions. Lots of wildlife sounds - We saw a toucan in the trees outside our room.

10/10 Excellent

Hosein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want a quite and peaceful stay in la fortuna this is a very good place. I stayed in the tree house and it was nothing short of amazing. Plenty of privacy and a very unique experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in the forest, the he cabin is private and very well maintained. The staff is engaging as needed, helpful and friendly. We enjoyed staying here and will book again when in La Fortuna.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cabin is one room, plus bathroom and balcony. It is beautiful. This is like a bed and breakfast but you have your own little cabin. The Host makes a wonderful breakfast for you. We loved the help the host gave us. Very nice people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Geoffroy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wow what a beautiful place. The owner’s are incredibly friendly. They help us when we had a problem with our rental car.

8/10 Good

Jannica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Mysigt boende o nära till naturen/regnskog. Stuga 6 / från vår altan såg vi teacons. De har även trädkoja/hängande stuga på pålar. Obs - ligger off från centrum La Fortuna men går att ta taxi.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Hosni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pura Vida

Cómo su nombre lo dice son Cabañas rústicas equipadas con lo necesario para una estancia cómoda. Me encantó el entorno rural las cabañas dentro de una pequeña parcela de bosque natural. El sonido de las aves locales y ríos. En general se descansa Bien y la atención del personal y y propietarios es más que excelente. Muy amables.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boendet saknade myggnät för fönsterluckorna (inga fönsterglas fanns) och när vi frågade om myggnät fanns möttes vi av en ganska dålig attityd. Sängen bäddades inte och golvet var ganska smutsigt. Inga hängare eller platser att lägga saker förutom golvet fanns. Inte ens på toaletten fanns plats att hänga upp handduk. Man stängde av vattnet och kunde inte säga när det skulle komma tillbaka. Detta hade varit ok men vi fick inget extra vatten att kunna spola med till exempel och ingen annan plats att gå på toaletten.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023